Saturday, January 12, 2008

Implementing A Professional Learning Community #PD11


Implementing A Professional Learning Community #PD11
The processes of implementing a professional learning community are described and illustrated.

Friday, January 11, 2008

Collaborative Conversations #T35


Collaborative Conversations #T35
Plantation Elementary’s New Educators and Instructional Coaches routinely get together to discuss current classroom practices. This session is using the HRD podcast on Learning Stations in the High School to generate discussion on their classroom centers. This collegial conversation pulls on teacher experiences and best practices. (Broward County, South Central Area: Plantation Elementary) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Planning a Professional Learning Community #PD10


Planning a Professional Learning Community #PD10
Terry Campanella describes the basics of a school-based Professional Learning Community.

Wednesday, January 09, 2008

Secondary Reading #T33


Secondary Reading #T33
This secondary reading class provides instruction for students that include vocabulary review and classroom discussion on ideas that will provide students with background knowledge to comprehend the selected text. (Broward County, South Central Area: Stranahan High) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Technology in the Classroom #T34


Technology in the Classroom #T34
Technology is another tool used by this teacher as a way to motivate students. Students are able to interact with other classrooms to learn and apply new concepts. (Broward County, South Central Area: North Fork Elementary) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Grade Level Planning #T32


Grade Level Planning #T32
A team of teachers gathers together to share ideas regarding curriculum and instruction. Take a peak on their discussion on the topics on math, writing, science, and technology. (Broward County, South Central Area: Flamingo Elementary) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Think Aloud #T31


Think Aloud #T31
Think Aloud is a reading strategy that can be used before reading, during reading, and after reading. Watch how a teacher models conversation about the process a reader uses. (Broward County, South Central Area: Plantation Elementary)

Conversation on Teamwork #T30


Conversation on Teamwork #T30
The first grade team at Flamingo elementary is a model of what happens when a group of individuals collaborate. They become a team of like-minded teachers who are committed to their beliefs, each other, and their students. (Broward County, South Central Area: Flamingo Elementary) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Elementary Directions #T29


Elementary Directions #T29
An example on how communicating clear directions and expectations results in a safe and orderly environment. (Broward County, South Central Area: Bennett Elementary)
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